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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.08, 3,695.31 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.08, 3,695.31 and 820.14 is: 1,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.08 : 3,695.31 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.08/3,695.31 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.08x = 3,695.31 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.08x = 3,030,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,671.54/2,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.94

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